Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $950 for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a $455 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) uses the Sellita SW200 and the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel uses the Seiko NH35.

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsPraesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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MSRP $950

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

A-11 Sand DLC Steel38mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

A-11 Sand DLC Steel40h

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

A-11 Sand DLC Steel100m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

A-11 Sand DLC Steel$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Beige NATO

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$495

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